Eaves-trough



(No Model.)

C. J. SWINK.

EAVBS TROUGH.

Patented Oct. 12,*1897'.

UNITED STATES CLARENCE J. swINK,

PATENT OFFICE.

OF RED LION, OHIO.

EAVES-TROUG H.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 591,705, dated October 12, 1897. Application filed .Tune 15,1897. Serial No. 640,799. (No model.)

To all whom it mm/ concern:

Be it known that I, CLARENCE J. SWINK, of Red Lion, in the county of Warren and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Eaves-Troughs; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, which will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of reference marked thereon, which form part of this speci cation.

This invention relates t0 certain new and useful improvements in eaves-troughs, gutters, waste-pipes, dto.

rlhe object of the invention is to provide means for preventing corrosion in troughs, gutters, pipes, and the like where water is likely to collect and stand.

A further object of the invention is to constructa trough, pipe, or the like in such amanner that non-corrosible material may be easiljT placed where the water has the greatest tendency to settle.

A further object of the invention is to provide a non -corrosible trough, gutter, &c., simple, cheap, and durable in construction and eective in use.

The invention consists in certain novel features of construction and in combinations of parts, more fully described hereinafter, and particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a front elevation of a portion of a house showing my invention in use. Fig. 2 is a cross-section of the improved eaves-trough. Y Fig. 3 is a vertical longitudinal section of a waste-pipe, my

improvement applied. Fig. 4 is a cross-section thereof. Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the trough.

Referring by letter to the drawings, a is a trough or gutter having the depressions b in its lowest point running longitudinally. In this depression b is suitably secured a strip of non-corrosible material c, preferably zinc, the same length of each of the sections of gutter, but placed in such a way that it will overreach the section at one end, as at e, and leaving a recess at the other end for the next overlapping strip, as at f, so that the joints of the gutter and of the non-corrosible material will not register, thereby assuring a'tight joint that will not leak.

It is readily seen that the depression strengthens the gutter, and when the zinc is secured therein a smooth surface is produced with no possibility of the water collecting anywhere but on said zinc or other non-corrosible material.

Where it is desired to apply my rust-proof device Vto waste-pipes, down-spouts, tubing, dsc., the depression is made in the outer periphery of the pipe where it will rest against the house or other place where water will collect and cause corrosion. The non-corrosible material is then secured in the depression in the manner described, or, if desired, a strip of zinc or the like may be attached by means of solder to the outside of Vany pipe without the depression. The depression is preferable for durability, effectiveness,and appearances.

It is evident that various slight changes might be made in the forms, construction, and arrangement of the parts described without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention. Hence I do not wish to limit myself to the exact construction herein set forth, but consider myself entitled to all such changes that fall within-the spirit and scope of my invention.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and wish to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is-

l. An eaves-trough or gutter having a depression in'its lowest portion l'and a strip of non-corrosible material secured in said depression substantially as described.

2. In an eaves-trough or gutter the combination of a depression in its bottom with a strip of zinc or other non-corrosible material secured in said depression and arranged to lap over the joints of the sections of the trough as shown and described.

3. An eaves-trough or glitter comprising a depression of the lowest point of the inner periphery thereof, a strip of non-corrosible material adapted to snugly iit in said depression and adapted to overlap the joints of the sections of the trough substantially as described.

4. The combination of an eaves-trough, tub- IOO my own I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

CLARENCE J. SWINK.

Witnesses:

CHARLES J. Ross, JOHN W. MoCANDLEss. 

